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Howard County Executive Ken Ulman's fundraiser at Mother's in Federal Hill Monday night included an appearance by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. All signs have, up to now, have suggested that the big city mayor will be lining up with Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in the 2014 gubernatorial race ... if he decides to get in. After all, she shares a fundraiser with Brown; Gov. Martin O'Malley stood by her in her most recent campaign; and the governor's brother, Peter is her chief of staff.

The Democrat and Republican running to be lieutenant governor have agreed to debate on a Washington radio show next week, the first publicly broadcast showdown between the men vying to be No. 2 in the next administration. Radio host Kojo Nnamdi announced the Oct. 16 radio debate Wednesday on Twitter. Both campaigns confirmed their candidates plan to attend the debate, which will be held at 1 p.m. and broadcast on WAMU, 88.5 FM. Democrat Ken Ulman last month publicly challenged Republican Boyd Rutherford to a debate.

The candidates for lieutenant governor agreed on Wednesday to debate one another, but reached no deal on when or where the political showdown would be. A day after settling on the final televised debate schedule for Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Anthony G. Brown, Brown's campaign renewed the challenge to have the running mates face off. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Brown's running mate, on Wednesday morning issued a statement that...

The candidates for lieutenant governor agreed on Wednesday to debate one another, but reached no deal on when or where the political showdown would be. A day after settling on the final televised debate schedule for Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Anthony G. Brown, Brown's campaign renewed the challenge to have the running mates face off. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Brown's running mate, on Wednesday morning issued a statement that...

Parents, students and staff across the county received an early prom gift last week when Howard County Executive Ken Ulman announced a plan to give each of the system's 12 high schools $2,000 to use for after-prom parties. The $24,000 will come from money seized during drug-related crimes. Each school's "Project Safe and After Prom" will receive the grant money to help defray the costs of facility rental, food, refreshments and entertainment. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon at Reservoir High School in Fulton.

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has hired an energy manager and released a detailed plan as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gases that scientists believe add to global warming. Christopher Russell, 47, is a Catonsville consultant hired as a contract employee for two years at $50 an hour using federal stimulus money, Ulman said Monday. In addition, Ulman released a plan that details the county's carbon footprint and lists ways the county plans to reduce it. It's easy to make pledges about the environment, Ulman said, especially if they include promises years away.

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman had successful surgery early Friday to cauterize what was termed "an arterial bleed in his septum," according to a statement from his spokesman, Kevin Enright. Dr. Domenick Coletti performed the surgery, and Enright said Ulman was "alert and talking." The executive was expected to be released today from Howard County General Hospital. "The Ulmans truly appreciate the numerous calls, e-mails and well-wishes that have come their way during this time," Enright said.

Unbelievable! You can't get a Coke with your hot dog on the 4th of July because fascist Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has decided its unhealthy for you ( "Howard vendors chafe at rule against sugary drinks," July 3). I think he deserves something unhealthy - like a kick in the shins. Thomas F. McDonough, Towson - To respond to this letter, send an email to talkback@baltimoresun.com . Please include your name and contact information.

While Howard County Executive Ken Ulman said he would not seek a tax increase in fiscal 2011, he said unpaid furloughs would likely be imposed again on county employees. "Based on current projections, I assume furloughs will be repeated," Ulman told reporters Tuesday after his annual State of the County speech before more than 400 members of the county Chamber of Commerce at Turf Valley. He said he will not ask for tax increases, but won't decide until March whether to dip into the county's $47.5 million rainy-day fund.

Legislation to solve a projected $20 million revenue shortfall is coming Thursday, the same day Howard County Executive Ken Ulman is to present his budget for next fiscal year, according to county officials. County budget director Raymond S. Wacks did not reveal how Ulman intends to eliminate the shortfall by June 30, the end of the fiscal year, telling County Council members Monday only that final details haven't been determined. He did have another glimmer of good tidings, however.

Racking up the miles on her bike has become a not-so-secret addiction for Julie Lanahan, a healthy habit she never imagined she would hunger after. "You sort of crave it," said the breast cancer survivor, who will take part in Sunday's Iron Girl Columbia, an all-women's sprint triathlon that kicks off with a swim in Centennial Lake, followed by a bike ride and run on local roads. Organizers say 1,800 women have signed up and a crowd of 4,000 to 5,000 spectators is expected for the popular event in Ellicott City, which started in 2006 and draws whole families who turn out to cheer on the participants.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan on Friday challenged Democratic rival Anthony Brown to dump a bucket of ice water over his head as part of a fund-raising campaign for medical research. Brown, notified of the challenge by a Baltimore Sun reporter, promptly accepted. Hogan and running mate Boyd Rutherford issued the challenge to take part in the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge" while in Ocean City for the annual convention of the Maryland Association of Counties. Following the protocol for the challenge, they posted video of their cold dousing on the Internet.

Unbelievable! You can't get a Coke with your hot dog on the 4th of July because fascist Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has decided its unhealthy for you ( "Howard vendors chafe at rule against sugary drinks," July 3). I think he deserves something unhealthy - like a kick in the shins. Thomas F. McDonough, Towson - To respond to this letter, send an email to talkback@baltimoresun.com . Please include your name and contact information.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said Wednesday she's confident Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown will lead Maryland “in the right direction,” if he sails to victory in November's race for governor. Rawlings-Blake said she is pleased with the results of the primary election that handed Brown and his running mate, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, the Democratic nomination. The pair will face Larry Hogan, a former state Cabinet secretary, and his running mate, Boyd Rutherford, in the general election.

Musician Jack Johnson will accompany Howard County Executive Ken Ulman at a news conference and media tour of Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday, the county announced Tuesday. Johnson is scheduled to perform at the venue later that evening. The purpose of the tour is to walk through areas slated to be improved by a five-year, $19 million renovation plan, which was announced last month, between pavilion owner the Howard Hughes Corp....

More than 100 riders left the Inner Harbor for a cross-country bike ride to the West Coast to raise money to support young people affected by cancer. The riders are part of 4K for Cancer, a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. The ride marks the 13 t h year of cross country rides. Last year, 127 4K for Cancer participants traveled across America and were able to raise nearly $775,000, according to the group's website. The Ulman Cancer Fund was started by three-time cancer survivor Doug Ulman, brother of Howard County Executive Ken Ulman andrea.walker@baltsun.com Twitter.com/ankwalker

Howard County government and developer Howard Hughes Corp. have agreed to a five-year, $19-million renovation plan for Columbia's Merriweather Post Pavilion, County Executive Ken Ulman announced Monday. Renovation is expected to be complete in 2019 and will include a raised main roof, new restrooms and concessions, a new stage and new artist dressing rooms. Construction will be carried out during the off-season, beginning at the close of the concert schedule in the fall of this year. The plan also ensures that ownership of Merriweather will be handed from the developer to a county-created nonprofit, the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission, after completion of the renovations. “This news means Merriweather Post Pavilion will get the upgrades it needs now, and will be part of the lifeblood of our community for decades to come,” Ulman said in a news release.

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has proposed a bill that would force downtown Columbia developer Howard Hughes Corp. to relinquish ownership of Merriweather Post Pavilion earlier than anticipated, a move Ulman hopes will expedite the redevelopment of the aging concert venue and other public improvement projects in downtown. Ulman said, though excited by the progress of Howard Hughes and others on commercial projects, such as the addition of a Whole Foods and a 380-unit apartment complex called Metropolitan Downtown Columbia, he is frustrated that civic improvements to downtown, such as Merriweather and a planned pathway connecting east and west Columbia, are lagging.